Jacques Tati plays the anarchist Monsieur Hulot, who causes comical chaos among the bathers of Hotel de la Plage with his pipe and raincoat. You can see this 4K-restored beach comedy at Lab111 in Amsterdam.
Monsieur Hulot on the beach
In Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot, director and actor Jacques Tati takes you to a French coastal town. His character Hulot, recognizable by his pipe and raincoat, arrives at Hotel de la Plage and immediately causes unrest among the other vacationers. Not with malicious intent, but due to his unintentional anarchistic behavior that repeatedly leads to comical situations.
Gentle humor with a keen eye
Tati uses Hulot as a tool for mild social criticism. The refined appearance of his character stands in stark contrast to the chaos he causes. The film has little dialogue; the humor lies in movement, timing, and observation. That makes Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot accessible and funny even today, regardless of language or background.
4K restoration in Lab111
You can see this film classic from 1953 in a new 4K restoration at Lab111 in Amsterdam. Thanks to the restoration, the images and sound are brought to life with renewed vigor. Lab111 is an independent film venue with a focus on exceptional and artistic cinematic offerings.
